ice maker kit

On mine, after the stop valve, a T was put in the 3/8" line to the hot water side of the sink. The supply line to the ice maker comes off of the T with copper tubing and quickly transitions to 1/4" via a brass reducing compression coupling. Right or wrong it works and has for 30 years.

ice maker kit

Thanks- I will replace it (not a fan.)- The cold water supply runs directly behind where the fridge is in the basement- Is there a way to install this angle valve directly into the cold water line? (I realize I will have to shut the water off)- but it's easier to tap in there (and closer) then to try to connect it to where the kitchen sink is

ice maker kit

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Originally Posted by Huskyfan68

Thanks- I will replace it (not a fan.)- The cold water supply runs directly behind where the fridge is in the basement- Is there a way to install this angle valve directly into the cold water line? (I realize I will have to shut the water off)- but it's easier to tap in there (and closer) then to try to connect it to where the kitchen sink is

Would this work? Get yourself a gate valve with compression fittings and an integrated drain. Cut the pipe behind the fridge (removing a short section) and install the gate valve to bridge the gap. Remove the drain cap and install an adapter fitting to go from the drain to whatever your icemaker needs.

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